INSPIRED BY CRAYBOT – Colour, Contrast, ShapeStudents use the craybot (created in a previous lesson) to make a line design, and then use their imagination to find images within the lines. They use twistable crayons to fill the spaces with blended colour and write a story inspired by their design.
Students use the craybot (created in a previous lesson) to make a line design, and then use their imagination to find images within the lines. They use twistable crayons to fill the spaces with blended colour and write a story inspired by their design.
Supplies:
- Crayola Fine Line Markers - 12 Count
- Crayola Mini Twistables Crayons - 24 Count
- Crayola Marker & Watercolour Paper - 22.9 cm x 30.5 cm (9" x 12")
Steps:
1
- Use the craybot to make several line designs.
- Experiment with ways to shift the weight on the craybot to change the kinds of lines it makes.
- Choose one of the drawings to work with.
2
- Look at the drawing for several minutes.
- Turn it in all directions.
- Relax your mind and let your imagination do the work.
- See what the lines and shapes remind you of.
3
- Use a fine line marker to outline areas in the design that remind you of things.
- Use twistable crayons to fill in the spaces.
- Blend two or more colours together for each section.
- Choose contrasting colours to make the shapes stand out.
4
- Sit with your drawing and imagine the story it tells.
- Use your picture as a map, letting it lead you through the story. What is the first thing that happens?
- Who are the main characters?
- How can you describe them to bring them to life?
- List at least 5 details about where the story takes place.
- Describe the colours, shapes and spaces that are important to your story.
- What is the problem in this story?
- What are some possible solutions to this problem?
- What facts or evidence can you provide to back up what you say in the story?
- Think about how you want the story to end. Make it a satisfying ending. - Write a first draft of your story and share it with a peer.
- Use the feedback you get to edit and refine your story.
- Write the final version in good copy and display it with your picture.
Subjects:
Language Arts,
Visual Arts
Grades:
Grade 3,
Grade 4,
Grade 5,
Grade 6,
Grade 7,
Grade 8
